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1995 · 83 min · NR

Ghost in the Shell

Directed by Mamoru Oshii · Action, Animation, Science Fiction

Ghost in the Shell (1995) is a Action film, directed by Mamoru Oshii set in Japan during the near future. It runs 83 minutes and is rated NR.

A espionage, with a contemplative and melancholic tone. Themes of identity and technology/ai anxiety run throughout.

Composer
Kenji Kawai
Cinematography
Hisao Shirai
Cast
Atsuko TanakaAkio OtsukaIemasa KayumiKoichi YamaderaYutaka NakanoTamio OhkiTessyo GendaMasakazu Namaki

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Japan
Setting
Urban
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Espionage
Themes
Identitytechnology/AI anxiety
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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